Enemalta, the Maltese state-owned energy utility, is currently reviewing two existing power stations – Marsa and Delimara – as part of its mid-term planning.
Ageing PlantWorkplace fatalities have risen sharply during 2010/11, according to the HSE's workplace fatal injury statistics, published today (29 June 2011).
Occupational HealthThe government and the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) are calling for plant engineers and managers to let them know their thoughts on existing legislation and bureaucracy.
COSHHFluid power specialist Thorite is reminding plant engineers and managers of their duties under PSSR to comply with standards and inspection regimes for all pressure systems, including compressed air,...
PSSRNewspaper printing giant Harmsworth Quays Printing has selected Habasit Rossi as its preferred supplier for belting to improve process efficiency and reduce replacement costs.
Energy ChainsPlant and equipment rental specialist Speedy has invested more than £4.5 million in products for plant engineers and technicians working at height.
Working at HeightFluid power products distributor Beaumanor Engineering has opened a ParkerStore in Leicester, selling Parker Hannifin motion and control equipment.
Pneumatic Components/EquipmentOperators of self discharging bulk carriers and vessels that fit wear protection systems are likely to get their money back five times over, during the lifecycle of the vehicles.
Protective CoatingsOrganisers of the Glastonbury festival say they can now accurately monitor water consumption and solar energy, since installing videographic recorders and flowmeters.
Data AcquisitionCentrifugal pumps specialist Amarinth has completed its new test facility, providing additional capacity.
Flow MeasurementFacilities management firm MSS (Managed Support Services) has bought a real-time tracking system to gain visibility of its mobile engineers, their jobs and vehicles live on screen.
Personal Protective EquipmentAn EZstrip maintain-in-place pump and two SB Muncher twin shaft, low speed high torque grinders, from NOV Mono, have been installed at United Utilities pumping station in Kirkbride, North Cumbria, to...
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